Tag: book review

When I heard that Zoë Marriott had a new book coming out, I was excited. Then I discovered that this book was a retelling of the fairy tale 'Beauty & the Beast,' set in a fictional, magical version of feudal Japan. Then I started reading it, & realised it involved Yuki-Onna, one of the most fearsome... Continue Reading →

I tend to only write book reviews when a book really riles me up, either for good or bad reasons. In the case of Uprooted, it's other reviewers who have done this and so I feel the need to throw in my views on what I thought was a reasonably good book. So, before y'all be reading other reviews... Continue Reading →

When I finished this book, I put it down and thought 'well, that was pretty good.' It wasn't until I started making notes for this review that I realised exactly how good. Honestly, I can't think of much wrong with it at all. The Witch of Salt & Storm is about a sixteen-year-old girl, Avery... Continue Reading →

As a reader and writer, I am constantly searching for the book. Something I can become obsessed with, that will inspire me and make me feel alive. Most of the books I read I enjoy, and write positive reviews of and maybe recommend to people. And that's fine, but after awhile I begin to crave... Continue Reading →

Spindle's End is a YA retelling of 'Sleeping Beauty.' When a princess is born, the king and queen hold an extravagant party to celebrate her name-day. In every town of their kingdom, lots are drawn to decide who will attend. Far from the palace, out in the country, a young girl called Katriona is chosen.... Continue Reading →

I finished reading The Daylight Gate by Jeanette Winterson yesterday, and whilst it's not an entirely pleasant book I enjoyed it (by 'not entirely pleasant' I mean that it's pretty gruesome & disturbing in places, with frequent mentions of rape, death, and torture. But then it is a historic horror novel, so they're not out... Continue Reading →

Last year I began to feel as though I was inhabiting a literary desert. Of the many books I read, nothing grabbed me enough to warrant recommendation. I wanted something to restore my faith in the power of stories. Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth was that book. ‘Rapunzel’ is one of favourite fairy tales. I have... Continue Reading →

For some reason, when I edited my blog this review disappeared. Can't have that, since it's my favourite book EVER. And I mean EVER EVER EVER, out of ALL THE BOOKS. EVER. So, I've written this new review. Which is actually borderline incoherent gushing about witches and Scotland and all of the awesomeness that this book has.... Continue Reading →